Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
TEMPLO S.U.D. 4 months ago
a cat/kitten fight over cookies and maturity
Cheapskate0 4 months ago
And people think Shannon is the brat?
DaJellyBelly 4 months ago
The old saying is: “Many a truth is said in jest.” And today’s strip has a lot of truth about some people’s natures!
Dreamdeer 4 months ago
Well, that settles the question of whether or not Shannon gets whatever she demands. Obviously not.
Darsan54 Premium Member 4 months ago
Hey, works for me.
Chrisdiaz801 4 months ago
You’re just taller, Luann.
jagedlo 4 months ago
Some might beg to differ, Luann!
Brdshtt Premium Member 4 months ago
Brad would give her a cookie.
Joe Petitjean Premium Member 4 months ago
Shannon has Luann on the ropes.
David Huie Green 4 months ago
“I hate you, Mr. Green.”
“No, you don’t. You love me. Everybody loves me. You’re just ashamed to admit it, but that’s okay, I love you too.”
Years later they told my beloved, “I love Mr. Green. Everybody loved Mr. Green and he loved us.”
(Brainwashing works. Oh, by the way, I love all of you. (Don’t stop when you’re on a roll.))
howtheduck 4 months ago
Watch out Luann! Shannon bites!
PoodleGroomer 4 months ago
Adults buy and own the cookies. Buy and own the cookies and become the adult.
sallymargaret 4 months ago
Luann is mirroring Shannon’s behavior to her. Sheer genius. Luann is gifted in this regard.
Aladar30 Premium Member 4 months ago
I totally agree with Luann. Especially about eating the cookie to make Shannon understand who is the boss
gnmnrbl 4 months ago
I’m shocked this sunday comic didn’t end with “i know you are but what am i…i know you are but what am i..” hahaha
luann1212 4 months ago
Not unusual for strong-willed kids to challenge adult authority when it interferes with something the child wants. I agree that Luann is using brilliant child psychology dealing with this very normal kind of behavior from a child who can be bratty at times. That is a good foundation for Shannon’s future personality development. See I didn’t use foible for those persnickety types. (lol)
Tyge Premium Member 4 months ago
Just a little tête-à-tête. :o)
JudyHendrickson 4 months ago
really!!! some teenagers are the worst brats!!
Thorby 4 months ago
Shannon could ALWAYS be told " If you feel that way, we’ll call your dad. Try that on him."
Fiammata 4 months ago
Nope.
Mordock999 Premium Member 4 months ago
Oh LEAVE Luann ALONE, People!
Her House, Her Cookies: Her Rules! And it’s high time SOMEBODY, introduced this kid to “rules.”
At least Luann didn’t use the “Because I’m BIGGER than You!” Defense…….., :)
maxiesmom2 Premium Member 4 months ago
For all the Shannon haters out there, this one’s for you.
mjb515 4 months ago
Time spent, Shannon.
Airman 4 months ago
I agree. “Phhpt.”
lgmargolin 4 months ago
Childhood obesity is burgeoning.
PCSirius96 4 months ago
Indifference is worse than hate. At least Luann cares. :)
Margo 4 months ago
If Shannon had said, “ May I please have a cookie”, she probably would have gotten one, instead of what she did say.
Pohka 4 months ago
Shannon’s approach was wrong in the first frame though she is “attempting to learn the rules”. The second frame is Luann explaining to Shannon in her terms. The third, well… a little show off of adult privilege?
WaywardWind 4 months ago
I like Shannon the way Mr. Wilson like Dennis.
jackianne1020 4 months ago
Now I want a cookie.
STACEY MARSHALL Premium Member 4 months ago
Seven gazillion bizillion gumtigillion pentillion centillion google-plex infinity-cubed etc.
Pointspread 4 months ago
At least someone will call a brat a brat.
cyndefrizzell 4 months ago
I think she is
royhoward 4 months ago
no more Shannon
kenhense 4 months ago
Shannon’s height appears diminished for the purpose of today’s cartoon. She appears only 3 feet tall – or not much more than half Luann’s height. A 6-7 year old should be closer to 4 feet.
locake 4 months ago
Today’s strip is odd. Luann has never treated Shannon like this and Shannon has always loved spending time with Luann. I wonder if Greg actually wrote today’s comic. The drawing seems a little different too.
kenhense 4 months ago
Speaking of adult behavior – go in and clean up the mess you brought in from camping, Ms DeGroot.
Eric S 4 months ago
and she has a stupid haircut too!
willow_cougar 4 months ago
You’re being mean, Luann!
David Rickard Premium Member 4 months ago
What makes an adult ? Opinions vary; it’s either the years or the mileage.
kenhense 4 months ago
Still wondering if Luann gets paid for watching Shannon. Maybe sometimes yes and sometimes just for being part of the family.
VVWVV 4 months ago
Ok, Missbehavior I mean misbehavior.
sallymargaret 4 months ago
This reminds me of “Provocative Therapy”, the controversial technique developed by the late Frank Farrelly. Some people are naturals at this, and Luann is one of them.
majobis. 4 months ago
I want to see if Jack and Luann develop more. Maybe its smooching time for Jack and Luann
chris_weaver 4 months ago
Oh, yeah, well I’m rubber and you’re glue!
Schrodinger's Dog 4 months ago
too much psycho-babble people! Remember how we keep saying that the Sunday strips are unconnected to the dailies? Well, same goes here for Shannon’s behavior; it has no connection with anything going on other than setting up today’s Sunday laugh.
rrsltx 4 months ago
Um, so much for an adult setting an example. Lulu has a long way to go towards adulthood and maturity.
Sisyphos 4 months ago
And the judges’ decision… rum-a-tum-tum DA Dum!
Luann wins! By the narrowest of margins, less than half a point!
(Luann isn’t behaving all that admirably, but basically I am happy to see it getting stuck to Shannon.)
Airman 4 months ago
Say goodnight, Shannon.
31768 4 months ago
A “gumptigilion” I like that.
cmforzetting 4 months ago
It’s not about “who is the adult” it’s about who owns the cookies (although, that is really Luann’s parents, so…)
Code the Enforcer 4 months ago
As Toddler-Type-Titans Lock Horns!! :)